An innovation centre in Boston will ease the way for Danish researchers and companies to make contact with strong American partners such as Harvard and MIT. It is important to promote Danish research and innovation, says Minister for Higher Education and Science Søren Pind.

The situation in Ghouta, Syria has in the last couple of weeks escalated drastically and the Syrian military is conducting a massive bombardment against both rebels and civilians in the city. Today, the UN Security Council will vote on a resolution concerning a ceasefire in Syria, which also encompasses Ghouta.